How severe is CVE-2008-0732?

CVE-2008-0732 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2008-0732 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0732?

CVE-2008-0732 affects Apache Geronimo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0732?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0732 published?

CVE-2008-0732 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0732

CVE-2008-0732 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Geronimo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Apache Geronimo
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The init script for Apache Geronimo on SUSE Linux follows symlinks when performing a chown operation, which might allow local users to obtain access to unspecified files or directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0732?: The init script for Apache Geronimo on SUSE Linux follows symlinks when performing a chown operation, which might allow local users to obtain access to unspecified files or directories.
How severe is CVE-2008-0732?: CVE-2008-0732 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2008-0732 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0732?: CVE-2008-0732 affects Apache Geronimo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0732?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0732 published?: CVE-2008-0732 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geronimo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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